Gothic Architecture
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Gothic architecture originated in 12th century Europe and is known for pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, stained glass windows, and decorative elements like gargoyles. Key features include pointed arches that allowed buildings to reach greater heights and widths, ribbed vaulting for fire protection, and flying buttresses for structural support which permitted thinner walls and larger windows. These elements made Gothic cathedrals and churches lighter and more ornate than previous Romanesque designs.
Gothic Architecture
- 1. GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE Medieval Architecture (12th century Europe)
- 2. Gothic Architecture Authentic Gothic revival during the mid-18th century brought to the forefront many European ecclesiastical and university structures. The style displays overtones of spiral work and steeples, columns and extravagant ceilings and pointed roof designs. Gothic architecture is common to most surviving cathedrals, churches and abbeys of Europe.
- 3. Elements of the Gothic Architecture Stained Pointed Gothic Gothic Flying Gargoyles Glass Pinnacles Arch Vault Buttresses Windows
- 4. Pointed Pinnacles Enables Add strength buildings to and stability to reach new the structure heights To make it look light
- 5. Pointed Pinnacles Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges; France, Bourges
- 6. Pointed Pinnacles Cathedral, Chartres; France, Chartres
- 7. Pointed Pinnacles >>> Duomo, Milano; Italy, Milano
- 8. Gargoyles Gargoyles came into gothic architecture in the early 13th The origins of the word century and are defined as "a 'gargoyle' are derived from the waterspout, projecting from an old French word 'gargouille' upper part of a building to throw meaning throat. water clear of walls or foundations." Gargoyles are frightening and intimidating sculptures - perfect for the likes of great Lords and Kings who built elaborate fortresses and castles in order to crush and intimidate the indigenous population.
- 9. Gargoyles Notre Dame cathedral in Paris
- 10. Gargoyles Notre Dame cathedral in Paris
- 11. Gargoyles >>>
- 13. Stained Glass Window Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges; France, Bourges
- 14. Stained Glass Window Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges; France, Bourges
- 15. Stained Glass Windows Basilique Saint-Denis; France
- 16. Rose Stained Glass Window >>> Basilique Saint-Denis; France
- 17. Gothic Arch The walls of Gothic The Gothic architects and The Medieval Gothic Arch buildings could be thinner builders discovered the was a major feature of the because the weight of the amazing strength and architecture of the Middle roof was supported by the stability of using pointed Ages. arches rather than the arches. walls. The arch could not only Thinner walls had wider support greater weights window openings which The use of the Gothic arch but could also could span encouraged the use of gave the builders greater distances, allowing stained glass and the tremendous flexibility. vaults to be taller and magnificent Gothic Rose wider. Windows.
- 18. Gothic Arch Santa Maria del Pi Barcelona
- 19. Gothic Arch Cathedral, Chartres; France, Chartres
- 20. Gothic Arch >>> Grace Cathedral , France
- 21. Gothic Vault The reasons that the cathedrals had That was really so many of these good because fires Also, it made the vaulted roofs is often spread and inside of the because the there were no fire cathedral have a medieval builders fighters to help finished look. thought that they extinguish the fire. helped reduce the risk of fire.
- 22. Gothic Vault
- 23. Gothic (Ribbed) Vault Guildford Cathedral: Britain
- 25. Barrel Vault
- 27. Gothic (Ribbed) Vault Exeter Cathedral, England
- 28. Gothic (Ribbed) Vault >>> Basilique Saint-Denis; France
- 29. Flying Butresses
- 30. Flying Buttresses Cathedral at Chartres. France
- 32. Flying Buttresses >>> Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges; France, Bourges
- 33. THE END. Prepared by: JC de Egurrola (2010)